Introduction
This guide is designed to help you find academic resources suitable for your World Religions research paper proposal.
Before you get started, do the following two step!
1. Review the "Research Handout" document (more information below)
2. Select the religion (see the blue menu directly to the right) you plan to research
If you need additional help, please contact the Religious Studies librarian, Ken Orenic, or stop by the Library Reference Desk. You can also get help from our reference services page.
Research Process - Suggested Steps
In-class assignment
Reference Sources
Electronic Reference
- Credo Reference
Credo Reference provides access to a broad selection of dictionaries, bilingual dictionaries, thesauri, encyclopedias, quotations, and atlases, plus a wide range of subject-specific titles. Includes a built-in mind map to help students brainstorm search terms. Credo is a great place to start your research.
- Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyA peer-reviewed encyclopedia written by Philosophy and Religious Studies scholars. Hosted by Stanford University.
- Internet Encyclopedia of PhilosophyThe IEP provides scholarly, peer-reviewed information on key topics and philosophers and theologians in all areas of academic philosophy and religious studies. Articles are written with the intention that most of the content can be understood by undergraduates majoring in philosophy and religion. The IEP articles are written by experts in Philosophy and Religious Studies.
eBooks
- ACLS Humanities E-Book
ACLS Humanities E-Book collection focuses on the core disciplines of the humanities - literature, linguistics, history, art history, philosophy. Pages from this collection can be printed and emailed.
- EBSCO eBook Collection
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- Very Short Introductions
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